Cold cases in Lee County

Tia Maria Poklemba, found murdered in San Carlos Park on Pioneer Street

Family members of murder victim Tia Poklemba, left to right, sister Tera Oben, mother Debbie Poklemba and sister Shayna Poklemba spoke to the media Tuesday outside their Bonita Springs home pleading for the community to come forward with any information they may have concerning the death of Tia. Michel Fortier/Staff

Tia Maria Poklemba (on right), and sister Shayna. Tia was found murdered in San Carlos Park on Pioneer Street

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Person of Interest in the homicide of Tia Marie Poklemba photo of a car believed to be owned by a person of interest currently sought for questioning by Lee County Sheriffês Office Detectives. The man is considered a potential witness in the homicide of Tia Marie Poklemba, which occurred during the early morning of August 8, 2008. He is described as a Hispanic male in his twenties with a slight accent, approximately 5ê7î- 5ê9î tall, 170-180 pounds. He left the tiki bar with the victim driving a beige or gold 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS with tinted windows. Submitted by Lee County Sheriff's Office

Lee County detectives are looking for a "person of interest" in the murder of Tia Marie Poklemba, the 25-year-old woman found dying on a dead-end road in San Carlos Park early Friday morning. The person, a Hispanic man in his mid-twenties, is described as approximately 5-foot 7 inches to 5-foot 9 inches tall, 170 to f180 pounds, with a medium build and black medium hair. He was seen leaving the Best Western Springs Resort Tiki Bar with Poklemba on Thursday night around 11:32 p.m. The bar is in San Carlos Park, just past the arches off Constitution Boulevard.

Car photo of Interest in the homicide of Tia Marie Poklemba photo of a car believed to be owned by a person of interest currently sought for questioning by Lee County Sheriffês Office Detectives. The man is considered a potential witness in the homicide of Tia Marie Poklemba, which occurred during the early morning of August 8, 2008. He is described as a Hispanic male in his twenties with a slight accent, approximately 5ê7î- 5ê9î tall, 170-180 pounds. He left the tiki bar with the victim driving a beige or gold 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS with tinted windows. Submitted by Lee County Sheriff's Office

Tia Maria Poklemba, found murdered in San Carlos Park on Pioneer Street

Mother Debbie Poklemba is comforted outside of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Life Center during a memorial service for her daughter Tia on August 14, 2008. Tia, 25, an Estero High School graduate, was found seriously injured on a dead end road in San Carlos Park around 2:30 a.m. on August 8, and died soon after. Greg Kahn/Staff

Debbie Poklemba, mother of Tia, watches butterflies escape from a box outside of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Life Center during a butterfuly release at a memorial service for Tia on August 14, 2008. Poklemba, 25, an Estero High School graduate, was found seriously injured on a dead end road in San Carlos Park around 2:30 a.m. on August 8, and died soon after. Greg Kahn/Staff

Tia Maria Poklemba, found murdered in San Carlos Park on Pioneer Street

Mourners comfort each other outside of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Life Center before a memorial service for Tia Poklemba on August 14, 2008. Poklemba, 25, an Estero High School graduate, was found seriously injured on a dead end road in San Carlos Park around 2:30 a.m. on August 8, and died soon after. Greg Kahn/Staff

Tera Oben hugs her mom Debbie Poklemba, right, who cradles her favorite picture taken with her daughter, Tia, on Tia's last birthday in February 2008. Tia was found seriously injured on a dead end road in San Carlos Park around 2:30 a.m. on August 8, 2008 and died soon after. The suspect in the death, 22-year-old Luis Gonzalez, is believed to be in Mexico, but can't be extradited on the current charge of "leaving the scene of a fatal accident," according to Mike Carr, the lead homicide detective on the case. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

missing Bryan Dos Santos Gomes, with mother Baby

Police sketch of baby abductor of Baby Bryan Gomes

Jurandir Gomes Costa sits in front of his home,worrying over the fate of his son, Bryan Dos Santos Gomez who was kidnapped on December 1. Work, food and other life necessities have taken a back seat for Costa and his girlfriend Maria De Fatima Ramos Dos Santos who stay at home and report to the Fort Myers Police Department on a daily basis. Michel Fortier/Staff

Antonio Otero, of Fort Myers, raises a candle with the rest of the church congregation during a prayer service for the kidnapped Baby Bryan in Fort Myers on Friday night. Tristan Spinski/Staff

The wedding band on Jurandir Gomes Costa's finger is beginning to slip off on it's own as he worries over the fate of his son, Bryan Dos Santos Gomez. Work, food and other life necessities have taken a back seat for Costa as he sits at home, waiting for news of his son's whereabouts. Michel Fortier

Fort Myers Police Detective Mali Langton is the lead detective investigating the discovery of eight human skeletal remains found off of a rural eastern Fort Myers road in 2007. The homicide case, sometimes referred to as the "Fort Myers EIght," has led to the identification of three of the eight bodies. David Albers/Staff

Reconstruction of Victim H-left profile. Reconstruction of Victim H. Experts say Victim H is one of the youngest and appeared to be in his 20's. They believe he may have been a migrant worker in the area since he is muscular, short, did some hard labor and his background suggest he may have an ethnic mix. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim H. Experts say Victim H is one of the youngest and appeared to be in his 20's. They believe he may have been a migrant worker in the area since he is muscular, short, did some hard labor and his background suggest he may have an ethnic mix. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim G-right profile. Reconstruction of Victim G. Experts say that Victim G was between 20 and 30 years old at death. He is described as a tall man with a possible limp, which forensic experts believe may help identify him. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim G-left profile. Reconstruction of Victim G. Experts say that Victim G was between 20 and 30 years old at death. He is described as a tall man with a possible limp, which forensic experts believe may help identify him. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim G. Experts say that Victim G was between 20 and 30 years old at death. He is described as a tall man with a possible limp, which forensic experts believe may help identify him. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim F-right profile. Reconstruction of Victim F. Forensic evidence indicates that this man was about 30 years old, had a medium build, had some occupational injuries (possibly from hard work) and had good dental care. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim F-left profile. Reconstruction of Victim F. Forensic evidence indicates that this man was about 30 years old, had a medium build, had some occupational injuries (possibly from hard work) and had good dental care. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim D, later identified as John Belvins. Police and forensic experts believe Victim D is John Blevins (DOB: 11/19/69) who lived in the Fort Myers area. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim C-right profile, later identified as John James Tihay. Evidence indicates that this victim is a white male with health issues at all. Experts say Victim C had good bones with no fractures and "gorgeous teeth" from good dental care. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim C-left profile, later identified as John James Tihay. Evidence indicates that this victim is a white male with health issues at all. Experts say Victim C had good bones with no fractures and "gorgeous teeth" from good dental care. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

John James Tihay "Police Identify Remains" The Fort Myers Police Department has identified a third person in the 2007 bones case. The remains identified as skeletal "C" at the time of discovery, match the DNA of John James Tihay (d.o.b. 11-7-1970). DNA samples submitted by family members to the University of North Texas Human Identification Center matched a sample extracted from the bones.

Reconstruction of Victim H-right profile. Reconstruction of Victim H. Experts say Victim H is one of the youngest and appeared to be in his 20's. They believe he may have been a migrant worker in the area since he is muscular, short, did some hard labor and his background suggest he may have an ethnic mix. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim F. Forensic evidence indicates that this man was about 30 years old, had a medium build, had some occupational injuries (possibly from hard work) and had good dental care. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim E, later identified as Erik Kohler-right profile. Reconstruction of Victim E. Police and forensic experts confirmed the identity of this male victim to be Erik Kohler (DOB: 6/23/74). Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim E -later identified as Erik Kohler. Police and forensic experts confirmed the identity of this male victim to be Erik Kohler (DOB: 6/23/74). front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Photo of Erik Kohler. DNA helped confirm the identity of the man known as Victim E. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim D, later identified as John Belvins-right profile. Reconstruction of Victim D. Police and forensic experts believe Victim D is John Blevins (DOB: 11/19/69) who lived in the Fort Myers area. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim D-left profile, later identified as John Belvins. Reconstruction of Victim D. Police and forensic experts believe Victim D is John Blevins (DOB: 11/19/69) who lived in the Fort Myers area. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Photo of John Blevins. DNA and forensic evidence helped police identify this man's remains. Reconstruction of Victim D. Police and forensic experts believe Victim D is John Blevins (DOB: 11/19/69) who lived in the Fort Myers area. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim C, later identified as John James Tihay. Evidence indicates that this victim is a white male with health issues at all. Experts say Victim C had good bones with no fractures and "gorgeous teeth" from good dental care. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim B-right profile. Reconstruction of Victim B-front. Based on the remains, experts this white male was about 20-30 years old, was very tall, was very active and had bone fractures in the right calf. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim B-left profile. Reconstruction of Victim B-front. Based on the remains, experts this white male was about 20-30 years old, was very tall, was very active and had bone fractures in the right calf. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim B-front. Based on the remains, experts this white male was about 20-30 years old, was very tall, was very active and had bone fractures in the right calf. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim A-right profile A facial reconstruction of Victim A. He is one of eight men found dead in Fort Myers, Florida. Police are trying to ID this man. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

Reconstruction of Victim A-left profile A facial reconstruction of Victim A. He is one of eight men found dead in Fort Myers, Florida. Police are trying to ID this man. Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

A facial reconstruction of Victim A. He is one of eight men found dead in Fort Myers, Florida. Police are trying to ID this man. front Cache Of Mystery Bones Buried In Florida Forest Baffles Police Secret of the Skulls: After detectives recovered a cache of bones from eight men in a wooded area of Fort Myers, Fla., police are looking for some answers. Cops continue to try to find out who the men are, how they died and whether a serial killer is behind this gruesome mystery. AMW teamed up with a forensic artist to bring the men's likenesses back to life; do you recognize the faces, and can you help break the case wide open? Pulled from /www.amw.com/

BabyPress, Fort Myers Police Chief Hilton Daniels is bombarded by questions after a press conference about the search for Baby Bryan at Fort Myers City Hall Tuesday. The chief gave no knew details at the afternoon conference, despite reporters prodding the human smuggling angle announced Saturday. The couple has been waiting for information about the fate of their infant son, Bryan, who was kidnapped on Dec. 1. Erik Kellar/Staff

BabyPress, Fort Myers Police Chief Hilton Daniels is bombarded by questions after a press conference about the search for Baby Bryan at Fort Myers City Hall Tuesday. The chief gave no knew details at the afternoon conference, despite reporters prodding the human smuggling angle announced Saturday. The couple has been waiting for information about the fate of their infant son, Bryan, who was kidnapped on Dec. 1. Erik Kellar/Staff

Chuck West of The Nations Association made his way through several Ft. Myers neighborhoods Saturday, handing out flyers to Beacon Manor residents including JD Isaac, 13, in regards to missing baby Bryan. West said his goal was to keep the neighbors vigilant in bringing baby Bryan back to his family. Michel Fortier/Staff